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SECTION 06 82 00
GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This section includes furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and related services
necessary to supply and install architectural glass fiber reinforced plastic fabrications as
indicated in the contract documents, and in compliance with applicable codes.
1.03 REFERENCES
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit product data sheets for each specified product.
B. Samples: Submit representative samples of the color and texture of FRP material(s)
selected by the Architect or Designer.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings for approval showing plans, sections, details, joint
treatment, reinforcing, support, fastening devices and the relation of the FRP parts to the
surrounding construction.
A. All architectural FRP parts to be provided by the same manufacturer using the same
source of materials for the project.
B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall have successfully supplied FRP
fabrications for other projects similar in scope and complexity for the work of this Contract.
C. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall have successfully installed FRP fabrications for
other projects similar in scope and complexity for the work of this Contract.
A. Handle and transport FRP parts to avoid damage. Place non-staining resilient spacers
between parts and support parts during shipment.
B. Parts shall be kept clean and dry and stored protected on firm, level and smooth surfaces
to prevent distortion, warping, and other physical damage in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations.
C. Place stored panels so part identification labels are clearly visible.
D. The Installing contractor is responsible for damage to the FRP parts after delivery.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Fabrications: Molded FRP parts shall have a Class 1 (or A) fire rating with a Flame
Spread Index : 25; Smoke Development Index: 450, when tested in accordance to
ASTM E84 Standard (See 1.03 References).
B. Gelcoat: The FRP parts shall have an ISO/NPG ultra violet stabilized polyester gelcoat
with a minimum thickness of 15-20 mil.
C. Back up Laminate: Glass reinforcement shall consist of a glass fiber polyester composite
with 25-30% glass content.
D. Part Thickness: FRP parts to have a nominal shell thickness of 3/16 with increased
thickness where core materials are encapsulated to provide added strength and
straightness, as required.
E. All reveals, setbacks or returns to have a 3 draft minimum.
F. All outside corners to have a 1/8 minimum radius
G. Identification: All FRP parts to have labels affixed to the back individually indentifying them
with the same part numbers used on the shop drawings.
2.03 FINISH
A. The FRP parts Color and Finish are to match the approved sample(s) as detailed in the
contract documents.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Site Conditions: Verify the conditions for compliance with the manufacturers
requirements including installation tolerances and other conditions affecting the
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Substrate: Substrates to accept FRP parts, provided by others, shall be installed straight
and true within 1/8 in. in 8 ft. (3mm in 2500mm), secure, and shall be free of obstructions
and interference that prohibits correct attachment of FRP parts.
B. Structural framing members and bearing surfaces, provided by others, shall be true and
level, of the proper size, spacing and design for the intended use and shall be sufficient to
properly support the installed FRP parts.
C. Report discrepancies between design dimensions and field dimensions which could
adversely affect the installation of the FRP parts. Do not proceed with the installation until
discrepancies are corrected or installation requirements modified and approved.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, contract documents and shop
drawings.
B. The Installing contractor to provide all support brackets, connection hardware, adhesives,
and other accessories required for the proper installation of the FRP fabrications in
accordance to the manufacturers requirements and applicable building codes.
C. Position FRP parts carefully into place plumb, level and aligned with adjacent parts,
shimmed where necessary.
D. Anchors and fasteners to be type 304 stainless steel where exposed; hot dip galvanized
steel where unexposed.
E. Provide temporary supports or bracing as required to maintain position, stability and
alignment of parts until permanently secured.
F. Installing contractor to repair and patch holes or defects to match the original work.
G. Provide joint spacing between parts as detailed in the approved drawings for expansion
and the application of joint treatment materials.
A. Caulk joints with a low modulus exterior elastomeric sealant recommended by the
manufacturer. Color of caulk to be selected by the Architect. (If joint treatment follows
under a separate section of this contract, this does not apply).
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